Review of Solar Chimney Power Technology and Its Potentials in Semi-Arid Region of Nigeria

Authors

  • Ngala, G.M. University of Maiduguri
  • Sulaiman, A.T. Bayero University, Kano
  • Garba, I. University of Maiduguri

Keywords:

Solar chimney (SC), Power plant (PP), Experimental model, Theoretical model, Power Conversion Unit (PCU)

Abstract

Solar chimney (SC) is a natural draft device which uses solar radiation to provide upward momentum to the in-flowing air, thereby converting the thermal energy into kinetic energy. It uses a combination of three established technologies, namely, the greenhouse, the chimney, and the wind turbine. In this study the details of SC power technologies are described, and the status and development of this technology reviewed including the experimental and theoretical study status, as well as the economics for SC power technology. There are also potentials of citing this technology in Nigeria especially in the semi-arid region with solar sunshine hours of up to 9 hours, solar radiation of 7kW/m2/day and enormous flat land.

Author Biographies

Ngala, G.M., University of Maiduguri

Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maiduguri.

Sulaiman, A.T., Bayero University, Kano

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria

Garba, I., University of Maiduguri

Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maiduguri.

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Published

2016-03-30

How to Cite

Ngala, G.M., Sulaiman, A.T., & Garba, I. (2016). Review of Solar Chimney Power Technology and Its Potentials in Semi-Arid Region of Nigeria. International Journal of Science for Global Sustainability, 2(1), 11. Retrieved from https://fugus-ijsgs.com.ng/index.php/ijsgs/article/view/290

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2016): INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE FOR GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY (IJSGS)

Section

Articles